Each knife and/or cutting utensil has its purpose, its function. Depending on the use, the type of sharpening is different. A bush knife, for example, has a slightly thicker edge, so it has more mechanical resistance and can fulfill its role.
Essential in every kitchen, knives are important when preparing various foods. One Knife for light use, barbecue, kitchen, a razor's edge, a thinner wire, is usually more suitable. Therefore, keeping them well maintained and sharp is essential and even a safety issue.
A knife can be more dangerous if it is blunt. This is because, without the cord, it will be necessary to use force to cut the food, and sharp objects should never be used with force, to avoid accidents.
One of the quality knife, like the one we sell in our shop online, with some basic care, you won't need to sharpen it anytime soon. In any case, there are some tricks to sharpen your knives and make good use of them. So we're going to give you tips on how to keep your knife sharp.
Care and maintenance of your knife sharp
First of all, it is important to remember that, much better than having to keep sharpening the knife after it has lost its edge, is to maintain good care and maintenance whenever you use your knife.
- Whenever you use the knife, wash it immediately, don't let it soak. This can stain the blade and also the handle, especially if it is made of wood.
- When washing, never use the thick side of the sponge, the rougher side, usually green in common sponges. Always use the softer, yellow side of the sponge. The other side, the hardest and most abrasive, takes the cutting edge off your knife.
- Avoid using glass cutting boards or ceramic dishes. If possible, always choose to use wooden board. Contact between the knife's steel and these other surfaces can cause your knife to dull more quickly.
- When storing your knife, don't leave it loose in the drawer with other household utensils. The friction from cutting the knife can impair sharpening and can create teeth in the blade. When saving, choose knives that have their own case, an individual cover, protecting and helping to keep your knife sharp for longer.
Steel
Chaira is a steel utensil, normally 30cm long and 2cm wide, used to lay the edge of knives. There are sharpeners on the market in different materials and sizes.
The straightener should ideally be made of a harder material than the knife. When sharpening, a very basic precaution that is good to take is to sharpen very lightly. When keeping your knife sharp on the sharpener, there is no need to use force or make very quick movements.
Another tip is, always leave the straightener nearby, preferably in sight, close to where you use your knives most, as this makes it easier to remember to put the knife on the straightener every time, before using.
Stone to keep your knife sharp
If the knife has already lost its cutting edge, you will need to use a sharpening stone. What is the best? That depends on your taste. The only tip we will give is that you choose a stone that has two different abrasive sides, one thicker and the other smoother, which will be ideal for the finest finish.
With little pressure, practically using the weight of the knife, you can keep your knife sharp. This tip applies to knives that are not completely dull, it is more to revive the edge of the knife you have at home, for everyday use.
Passing the knife lightly over the sharpening stone serves to remove just a little bit of the metal that is created on the edge, leaving the knife a little less sharp. In fact, do this regularly, every time before using it, and afterwards you will be able to keep your knife sharp for a good cut, whether for meat or for cutting other types of food.
Testing the cut
To find out if your knife needs cutting maintenance, you can test it on any paper. However, the ideal is for the knife to cut the paper quickly, without much difficulty. The knife needs to slide over the paper.
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